[Hiring] Patient Safety Companion @Carle Health

Role Description

To provide additional assistance in monitoring patients for various safety risks and the prevention of harm.

• Ensure patient's safety by providing a safe environment
• Directly observes identified patient(s) at all times during assigned shift
• Provides activities as necessary for patient entertainment and treatment purposes
• Removes items from patient room/surroundings that are potentially dangerous
• Ensures implementation of patient safety protocols including but not limited to:
  • Elopement risk
  • Suicide risk
  • Self-harm potential
  • Fall risk
  • Risk of aggression
• Maintains patient's privacy and ensures confidentiality
• Assists patient with routine activities
• Assists patient with meal selection (as appropriate)
• Assists with tray set up if no restrictions
• Answers patient phone or assists patient in making calls
• Notifies nursing staff to assist patient with clinical activities
• Coordinates care with appropriate hospital personnel
• Consults with Lead RN or assigned RN, Security, other staff as needed
• Reports intake and output to assigned RN
• Reports observations about patient and patient's behavior to assigned RN
• Reports changes in patient behavior to nursing staff in timely manner
• Documents implementation of safety protocols
• Ensures safety protocols are utilized according to policy
• Documents implementation of appropriate protocols
• Documents proof of observation and other protocols on flow sheet

Qualifications

• Certifications:
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Work Experience: Not specified

Requirements

• Not specified

Benefits

• Not specified

Company Description

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.

• Nearly 17,000 team members and providers support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois
• Includes eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers
• Developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College
• Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $15.74 per hour - $25.50 per hour. The actual compensation offered will be dependent on various factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.